Business View Magazine - July 2023

223 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 7 MI LLENNIUM to empowering communities with reliable internet access, the company expanded its reach to encompass the entire Midwest, stretching from Michigan to Indiana and beyond. Today, Millennium has transformed beyond a nationwide distributor, providing a comprehensive range of products and services to ensure their clients seize market opportunities swiftly. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by small contractors in underserved areas, Millennium stepped up to support their growth. They introduced a rental leasing program that enables these entrepreneurs to accelerate their construction pace while minimizing capital expenditure. Furthermore, Millennium acknowledges that these enterprising broadband service providers often lack essential resources and expertise. To address this, they offer comprehensive support, including funding assistance, engineering guidance, access to materials, and staff training. By conducting feasibility studies and facilitating access to capital through their homegrown specialty finance fund, Millennium Infrastructure Fund, they empower clients to unlock their full potential. As Millennium’s clientele expanded and their brand reached new heights, they became acutely aware of the resource disparities that perpetuate a digital divide between the “haves” and the “have nots.” To rectify this imbalance, they established an in-house engineering geospatial information systems (GIS) group. Leveraging the cutting-edge Esri platform, Millennium’s GIS team generates real-time dashboards and maps, amalgamating data from multiple sources. This valuable information equips clients with the insights necessary to make informed decisions, evaluate competition, engineer networks, and manage assets effectively. Driven by their unwavering commitment to empower communities, Millennium has witnessed exponential growth. Today, they operate 20 locations across the United States and one in Manitoba, Canada. Their success stems from their holistic approach, offering end-to-end solutions tailored to their clients’ unique needs. From customized propositions to access to local inventory and